It was a little dreary the day we left, with rain threatening in the distance… but we made good time and actually arrived too early to check into our resort.
What to do. What to do…
Who am I kidding?
It was margarita time.
So we found a chicken themed bar…
And settled in for lunch. Liquid and otherwise…
It was a funky place…
Basically a converted farmhouse with lots of quirky little rooms.
And though they don’t look wonderful….
The homemade chicken croquettes were to die for.
Bellies full, we headed out.
Fall color was intermittent during this trip. Some places gorgeous, others past peak.
We got to Newry, still too early to check in… so we explored.
Found a covered bridge….
Built in 1872…
And enjoyed the views.
It was peaceful…
And smelled like autumn.
For those not familiar…
That means fresh air, apples, a hint of wood smoke, and dry crackling leaves.
Nectar of the Gods.
Down the road a ways, we had a laugh.
We followed the sign, but found neither hole nor Frenchman.
But we did pass a camp….
With the perfect name.
That says it all.
I love the country!
River's world..... 
I’m so freaking jealous that you have all that beauty withing driving distance! I need to get my Texas butt up there and see all this for myself! That covered bridge, beautifully haunting….like the one in Sleepy Hallow…lol.
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Some places are just quintessentially New England. And in the fall? Even more so…
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Beautiful!
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It’s a great area…. and a perfect time of year to visit!
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I KNOW!! Next year!!
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Love it! Even if there is a french manhole around there somewhere.
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We’ll never know.
And how sad is that?
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Best camp/cabin name ever! The peaceful quiet of the scenes, the colors, the covered bridge, all beautiful.
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Thanks. We like it over that way. And the camp? That tickled me. No bitching allowed!
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Beautiful photos. I like your selfie on the bridge. How do you remember to take pics when you’re traveling? I usually forget my phone has a camera in it so don’t even think to snap a photo.
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I always have my phone, or a camera… and I’m always taking pictures. I think it started when I was 15 and my dad died. After he was gone, I realized I had no photos of us together, other than a few baby shots. I always regretted that and must have unconsciously sworn to myself it would never happen again. Of course…now there’s blogging and FB posting and sharing the fun. It’s kind of addicting. And I figure when I’m old and grey and too decrepit to move? I can relive the experiences through photos.
😊
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“quirky rooms”–oh, oh–might give your hubby some ideas for the barn!!
“What to do. What to do…” Drink & eat–always!
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Always.
Great minds think alike…
😉
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Autumn smells like a mix of decay and hope. That’s why it’s my favorite season…
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I love old bridges! That one’s magnificent! I notice that it’s barricaded. So if you can’t drive across it, is there a new bridge? What a cool place to throw a shindig! Mona
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Yes, there was a little overpass to the left. Most towns don’t want to pay the upkeep on old bridges and closing them to traffic is the best way to preserve them…
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Ahh, I love the pictures, making me homesick.
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Well, hang on….. you’re going to be sick for a long time.
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Love New England in the fall . . . rocky streams . . . crackling leaves . . . adult beverages by the fire . . . and campy camp names!
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As do I…
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It looks so peaceful and serene. I would love to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and just breathe in some country air. Living vicariously through you River!
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Happy to oblige. Breathe deep…
😉
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Beautiful pictures. I love the inside of the Roadhouse. And, the covered bridges. this is perfect.
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Aww, shucks. Glad you liked it…
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Great views! Beautiful photos!
Love a covered bridge.
Camp name is clever.
I haven’t made chicken croquettes in a hundred years. I shall do that soon, as your post has inspired me.
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They’re old fashioned but I’ve always loved them…
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